Pusat Kawalan Penyakit Berjangkit dan Pencegahan (CDC) sangat mengesyorkan supaya kanak-kanak berusia melebihi 5 tahun ke atas mendapatkan vaksin covid-19 untuk mencegah jangkitan. Kenapakah mereka perlu mengambilnya? Adakah ianya perlu? Statistik dari negara maju telah menunjukkan bahawa, sekurang-kurangnya, 28 juta…
Vaksin covid-19 telah terbukti antara bentuk pencegahan yang terbaik dalam mengekang pandemik jangkitan covid-19 yang melanda dunia. Manfaat perlindungan dari suntikan vaksin ini adalah jauh pentingnya dari kesan kemudaratan kesan sampingannya. Kesan sampingan adalah berbeza dari seorang kepada seorang yang…
Although the current administration plans to utilise a total of RM5 billion of the National Trust Fund (KWAN) expediting the purchase of Covid-19 vaccines, limited supplies in the global vaccination distribution chain might hinder Malaysia’s progress in achieving herd immunity…
What is Covid-19? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause respiratory illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The…
“I want what is best for my kids, and protect them from diseases.” Isn’t it ironic, how we can strongly agree on the above statement, and also somehow it is the very statement that drives us apart when it comes…
Vaccination has always been a road filled with contention. Supporters and those against it alike can debate the topic till the cows come home, cows WITH cowpox and mad cow disease included. With the barrage of information on the web,…
Vaccination is a method used to induce immunity or resistance to infections which are commonly found within a community. These infections when they occur can result in significant complications and even deaths. The process of vaccination, contrary to common belief,…
The anti vaccination movement seem to be on the rise with various articles posted on news portals, websites and social media networks. As a medical doctor, this is very worrying. I strongly feel that this needs to be addressed before…